And those who were undeterred by the heavy downpours jumped into the outdoor swimming pool, while others splashed in puddles and danced in the rain.

Deep in the woods, revellers also enjoyed themselves on a floating dance floor set in the middle of a lake.

On the third and final day, Brit-award winning Rag’n’Bone Man made his 53rd festival appearance this year on the main stage, performing huge hits Human, Skin, Lay My Body Down and Grace with his five-piece backing band.

But for many, Sunday’s highlight was the huge, Sgt. Pepper’s themed event which saw Bootleg Beatles, accompanied by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, mark the 50th anniversary of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

And as well as a full programme of music, revellers also enjoyed a packed comedy bill, including Adam Buxton, David O’Doherty, Henning Wehn, Cardinal Burns and Phil Kay.

It was The Flaming Lips who brought the curtain down on the festival on Sunday, leaving the soggy but happy thousands to make their way home through the mud.